Mission Cooperative Plan


 
The Missionary Cooperative Plan was established in the 1930's to allow missionaries from around the world to speak in parishes about their work and to give the parishioners within our diocese an opportunity to aid them in their mission. The Plan not only educates the people in our diocese to the missionary work of the Church, but it also provides the financial aid to the societies and dioceses in our country and throughout the world to assist them in doing their work. 
"We ask that you missionaries share with us your experience as well as the faith experience of the people you serve.  Our faith is deepened and broadened as we learn from you."
Bishops' Pastoral Statement on World Mission
To the Ends of the Earth 74
When your parish is visited by a missionary, you can help  by your warm welcome and your prayers, as well as your financial support. A sister in the missions in West Africa says, "Please keep praying.  I can actually feel your prayers."  A priest of Paraguay says, "What we need most is to know you are with us in Prayer."  Their words are typical.  The gift of spiritual support is the greatest blessing the missions can receive.